Saint Joseph Mercy Health System



Possible New Medications Use and Side Effect Information ***SPINE PATIENTS ONLY***Welcome to 7South! The Purpose of this document is to provide you with some information about why you are taking a medication. This document will also explain the possible medication side effects of the medication you are taking. If you have any questions or concerns about this information listed below, please ask to speak with your nurse or doctor.What is my Medication?Medication: Generic (Brand) Why am I taking it?This medication is for:What are possible side effects:Narcotics: Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Norco)Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)FentanylOxycodone/Acetaminophen (Percocet)Oxycodone 183060163938Pain ReliefDizzinessDrowsiness (feeling tired)ItchingConstipation Nausea/Stomach upsetSlow/Difficulty BreathingMuscle Relaxants: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)Methocarbamol (Robaxin)Tizanidine (Zanaflex)Diazepam (Valium)Baclofen (Lioresal)Help relieve muscle spasms13970014543900DizzinessDrowsiness (feeling tired)HeadacheNervousnessReddish-purple or orange urineLowered blood pressure upon standing. Neuropathic Pain:Gabapentin (Neurontin)Pregabalin (Lyrcia)Help relieve nerve pain49012433870DizzinessDrowsiness (feeling tired)Dry mouthTrouble concentratingBlurred vision Acid Reducers: Pantoprazole (Protonix)Famotidine (Pepcid)Heartburn or Reflux3981451016000HeadacheDiarrheaAbdominal painDizzinessAnti-Nausea:Zofran (Ondansetron)Tigan (Trimethobenzamide)Compazine (Prochlorperazine) Reglan (Metoclopramide) Phenergan (Promethazine) Vomiting/Nausea54293763716DrowsinessBlurred VisionDizzinessUrinary retentionSedationConstipation Bowel Management: Colace (Docusate)Senna (Senokot)Miralax ( Polyethylene glycol)Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide)Dulcolax Tab/Suppository (Bisaxodyl)Magnesium CitrateConstipation 379734171150NauseaStomach pain Vomiting DiarrheaCrampingAntibiotic: Cefazolin (ancef)Vancomycin Metronidazole (Flagyl) *All surgical patients receive post-operative antibiotic while in the hospital prophylactically. DiarrheaItching Burning at the IV site Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners):Aspirin Coumadin (warfarin) Xarelto or EliquisNOTE: Your surgeon will let you know if these medications apply to you. 1203637-14380Thinning of the blood to prevent blood clots HeadacheDizzinessNausea Increased bleeding & bruising ................
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